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SD55 GJE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 GJE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 123,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 123,833 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Clutch cable fouling on driveshaft

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,830 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer door handle broken (still able to open door)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet not spraying (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer door handle broken (still able to open door)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,274 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Movement in seat mechanism

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 108,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear rubber mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Movement in seat mechanism

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,493 miles

Brake only just met requirements on Foot brake and Parking brake

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bracket broken

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel in handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake only just met requirements on Foot brake and Parking brake

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bracket broken

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel in handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative door mirror has sharp edge (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front of middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,710 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare wheel holder loose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,432 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks to the tread area

Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have surface cracks to the tread area

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,518 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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SD55 GJE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD55 GJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD55 GJE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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